Jewelry Makers Toolkit | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

How to Use Bead and Pearl Reamers

Sometimes the most beautiful beads have the smallest, roughest drill holes. Watch to learn how to use different types of bead and pearl reamers to fix this common problem.

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How to Use Bead Caps in Your Jewelry

Learn how to top off a bead using a bead cap for a finished and professional look.

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How to Use Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors

Not quite sure how to use Accu-Guard wire protectors? This instructional video shows how easy it is to protect your jewelry from wear and tear.

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How to Use Screw-Tite Crimps™

Learn what makes Screw-Tite Crimps™ different and how to use them for a secure hold.

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Quartz Crystal A- Grade

Jewelry-making expert Stephanie Girdlestone is here to show you how sparkly and shiny A-grade quartz can be. Something you can't always get with just pictures.

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Ask the Experts Cabs & Faceted Stones Q&A

Q: What is the difference between a gemstone setting designated "low profile" and a setting that does not have the low profile designation? If I have an 8mm stone can I use either setting?

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Create Compliments® Jewelry

Enjoy a preview selection of elegant jewelry from the Create Compliments® Jewelry line exclusively available at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

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Maxi Shear Flush-Cutter by EUROTOOL®

Learn more about Xuron® Maxi-Shear™ flush cutter jewelry pliers in this informational video.

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Xuron® Flush-Cutters

Xuron® deluxe flush-cutters made smooth, precise cuts on jewelry wire—even in tight spaces. Learn more about these American-made pliers in this informational video.

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Intro to Jump Rings

Jewelry-making expert Tamara Honaman shares how handy and versatile jump rings are for connecting components.

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How to Use Dimple Forming Pliers

Love the look of embellished metal pieces? This video from Anni Pennington shows you how to use dimple-making pliers to decorate your jewelry components.

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How to Make a Simple Loop

Watch as Tammy Honaman, author, jewelry-making expert and educator, shows how easy it is to create simple loops in wirework designs.

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How to Use a Wire Jig

A wire jig gives lets you consistently make great shapes from wire. Learn how to make a variety of designs with this how-to video and instructions.

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Explore the Beauty of Preciosa Czech Crystal

Join Patti as she explores the beauty and history behind Preciosa Czech crystal beads and components.

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Product Spotlight: Metal Clay

Get to know metal clay and the tools you'll need to make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry designs.

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Obsidian: Lava Glass

Said to possess powerful protective qualities and a warrior’s fighting spirt, obsidian has been adored by humans since the Stone Age.

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Product Spotlight: Must-Have Jewelry-Making Pliers

The right tools make all the difference! Join Rose to learn about the most popular jewelry-making pliers and how to use them for secure crimps, neater loops, and perfect coils.

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How to Use Cab-Tite and Wrap-Tite Settings

Learn about the easy-to-use Cab-Tite™ and Wrap-Tite® settings that give professional results fast.

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Protecting Tools with Tool Magic®

Learn how to protect your wire-working projects from mars and scratches with Tool Magic®. This handy video shows how to coat your tools and keep designs pristine.

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Using Twisted Beading Needles

Twisted beading needles offer some major advantages when creating strung jewelry designs. Here are the points you need to know when using these unique and handy beading needles.

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How to Set and Remove Faceted Gems

Using your gem setting pliers the right way will make the job easier and reduce the risk of marring your stones and settings.

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Product Spotlight: Czech Glass

Czech glass beads are known over the world for exemplary craftsmanship and vivid color. Explore the beauty and glory of Czech glass beads, including fire-polished, lampworked, cathedral and pressed.

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A Guide to Torches for Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing

Learn about the importance of torches in jewelry making and small metalsmithing projects including soldering, annealing, enameling and even firing metal clay. Follow along with Patti as she shows the different torches we offer and how to pick the best fit for your needs.

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How-To Use the Speedy Stringer™

Want to save time and energy on complex beading projects? This video shows you how simple and efficient stringing beads can be with the Speedy Stringer.

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